POLICE FEDERATION OF ENGLAND & WALES MEDIA STATEMENT
Thursday, 01 March, 2012
Responding to the devastating news about the death of PC David Rathband, Paul McKeever, Chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, says:
" I am extremely saddened by the tragic news about the death of PC David Rathband. The thoughts of police officers across the country are today with David's wife, children, family, friends and colleagues as they struggle to come to terms with this devastating loss.
" David was a remarkable man who sacrificed a great deal for his communities and his family. He exemplified the very best of British policing and had the respect of all those who knew or worked alongside him. This is a very sad day for the police family; David will be sorely missed but never forgotten."
